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Who was the famous Danish architect Jacobsen?
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The famous Danish architect Jacobsen was Arne Jacobsen. He is also well-known for his furniture designs. With their fluid lines and sculptural presence, Jacobsen’s signature pieces — the elegant Swan chair and the cozy-yet-cutting edge Egg chair, both first presented in 1958 — are iconic representations of the striking aesthetic of the designers of the era and their attention to practicality and comfort. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Arne Jacobsen furniture.
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A rare pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg chairs with ottoman, C 1973.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen swivel Egg chairs and matching ottoman. Having its original mid century upholstery and resting on aluminum bases. Each piece having orig...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Brass Ashtray by Arne Jacobsen for SAS Hotel, Stelton, Cylinda-Line, 1960s
By Pierre Forssell, Stelton, Jens Quistgaard, Gunnar Ander, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vorst, BE
Cylinda-line ashtray in Brass. Iconic creation by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Brassware.
This is the smaller version or cigarette ashtray. Diameter 3 inches (7,5 cm)....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Pair of Easy Chairs in Aluminium and Leather by Arne Jacobsen, 1970's
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Aluminium and Leather by Arne Jacobsen, 1970's
Additional Information:
Material: Aluminium and leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare pair of easy chai...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing desk designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1971. Part of the 'DJOB' system for Denmark's National Bank. The desk has stacking drawers on both sides and is made of beech wood with an a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Danish Modern Early Ant Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern Ant Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1950's. Early hard to find three leg version, model 3100, in Rosewood. This example is in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Stackable Beech and Chrome Chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Series 7' natural beech wood stacking chairs for Fritz Hansen. Seats made of pressure-molded Beech atop chrome frames. In original condition with visible wear, consist...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
